humanitarian programmes jobs in Nairobi

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership and Organisational TransformationLead the development and delivery of Plan International's global humanitarian strategy and agenda.Drive the organisation's evolution as a dual-mandate organisation, integrating humanitarian action, resilience, systems strengthening and policy influence.Ensure humanitarian priorities...

Principal Duties and Responsibilities1. Strategic Mental Health Programme LeadershipLead the design and translation of the Mental Health Research and Development Strategy into a coherent programme of work, annual priorities and implementation plans.Provide strategic direction across research excellence, lived experience, policy engagement, innovation and...

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Education:Advanced University Degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Information Technology (TEC), Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Public Administration, International Relations, Programme or Project Management, or other related fields, OR a First...

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS12 November 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Nairobi)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender,...

DescriptionTrócaire is an international NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across...

Job Purpose The Democracy, Human and Civic Rights Programme Officer will be a core member of Oxfam Kenya’s Accountable Governance Pillar and will lead day-to-day delivery, coordination and quality assurance of the democracy, human-rights and civic-space portfolio. The role will translate the programme’s human-rights-based and feminist ambition into...

The jobAnalysis of humanitarian crises is at the heart of ACAPS. When decision makers get clear, concise and timely information, they make better choices and improve outcomes. ACAPS became an independent organisation in early 2026, at a time when humanitarian funding has changed profoundly. And yet, our ability to respond quickly to emerging crises depends...

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLERequired Professional experienceMust have a minimum of five years’ experience with regards to the designing, planning, and implementation; supervising and reporting on integrated development projects.A good understanding of International, Regional and National framework on human rights for women and children such as...

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 26 November 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Nairobi) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information,...

As Global Inclusion Specialist, you will support the implementation of Plan International's Global Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy and Gender Transformative Approach, helping to ensure inclusion and intersectionality are consistently embedded across our programme and influencing work.You will work closely with technical specialists, programme teams,...

Context UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) is seeking a National UN Volunteer Digital Fundraising and Communications Officer based in Nairobi, Kenya. The assignment will support UNICEF's digital transformation and resource mobilization efforts, focusing on expanding digital fundraising, strengthening donor engagement and increasing...

CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the...

Position: Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer Department: Programs (MEAL) Reports to: MEAL Manager Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Kenya Country Office) Salary Grade: BG6 Last updated: November 2026 • Job Summary The MEAL Officer supports implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities across...

Position Title: Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officer Project: Displaced and Refugee Youth Enabling Environment Mechanism (DREEM), Phase II Position Location: Africa-based, with preference for Nairobi, Abidjan, Accra, Kigali or Addis Ababa Reports To: Senior Regional Manager, MERL Contract Term: One-year fixed-term contract...

Job Description This vacancy is re-opened to broaden the applicant pool. Candidates who have already applied for this position remain under consideration and are not required to reapply. Background UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and...

This vacancy is re-opened to broaden the applicant pool. Candidates who have already applied for this position remain under consideration and are not required to reapply. Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the...

The Associate Field Manager (AFM) will play a central role in ensuring that GiveDirectly delivers a gold-standard product to donors and recipients. The Associate Field Manager will manage fraud risk mitigation for a specific project location, which may also involve the management of a team of Field Officers (FOs). The Associate Field Manager will own...

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life...

DescriptionThe Organizational Setting The Regional Office is primarily responsible for maintaining continuous liaison with the States to which it is accredited and with   appropriate organizations, regional civil aviation bodies and UN Agencies and programmes. The Regional Office ensures interregional   coordination and promotes the timely and...

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 22 November 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information,...